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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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